Welcome to my website. I hope you enjoy a little peek of my life through my drawings and paintings. It was my mother who inspired me at a very young age with her tiny, miniature, landscape paintings. So armed with a "Learn to Draw" booklet and her encouragement, I practiced drawing all through my school days. I'm still learning today and enjoying the journey. Many times we rush through our daily lives, and take for granted the wonderful things around us. I try to capture that. A moment in time, that might not be here tomorrow. I try to love and enjoy life and bring a smile to your face.
Plein air painting at the Big Cedar Lodge, here in Missouri. More photos of the 2011 Paint Out coming soon......
Featured painting this week:
"Apple or Orange??" 6"x8", oil on panel, from life.
A fun little still life painting. Available
"Forget-Me-Not", Original plein air, oil on canvas. 8"x10".
This fountain has witnessed many a wedding and reception. Close your eyes and make a wish.
Will be available thru Xanadu Gallery.com
Featured paintings this month:
"Sunset Fire", Original plein air, 8"x16", Oil on Canvas. This was a challenge to paint before
darkness fell on this beautiful, quiet evening. Available
"WINE REFLECTIONS" Original still life from life. 8"x10" oil on panel.
This was done on a fun day in my studio, painting with friends. Available
"Morning Reflections" Original Plein Air painting, 8"x10"
Painted on a gorgeous morning in Dogwood Canyon.
Available
"Indian Creek" A pretty area along Dogwood trail. Original plein air
8"x10" (c) 2011 Available
"Quiet Retreat" A pretty little corner next to a waterfall.
8"x10", original plein air (c) 2011 Available (Sorry the light
is reflecting on the wet paint)
I'm happy to say I'm now represented by: Xanadu Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona
Xanadugallery.com
and Waverly House Gifts & Gallery
waverlyhouse.com
A couple of my fans:
Testimonials:
"I am a grant writer in central Oregon working with a remarkable group of professionals at the MountainStar Family Relief Nursery whose sole (and soul) purpose is to prevent child abuse and neglect. In trying to capture an appropriate visual representation of a particular program, we came upon one of your paintings and all agreed that it was perfect! I am writing to ask for your permission to use your image. Thank you so much for your consideration, and for creating such beautiful imagery!" Kevin Tanski, Sage Grant Writer, Mountainstarfamily.org (Susan's note: They used the image below for the cover of the application and for further use in public relations for the program.)
"The forms converging on planes that give it prominent and a fashionable Style, yet unexpected deep polished, I'm just beginning to get acquainted with your gracious style!" John Cappello, Artist
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